Welcome to Let’s Talk FAM — the official podcast of the Fredericksburg Area Museum. Hosted by Kelli, FAM’s Communications and Development lead, this show takes you behind the scenes to explore how the museum works, from planning exhibitions and events to sharing stories that connect our community. Each episode features candid conversations with the team, local collaborators, and special guests who help bring the museum to life. Whether you're a FAM regular or just museum-curious, Let’s Talk FAM is your inside scoop on all things Fredericksburg Area Museum.
Let’s Talk FAM is back with a special episode all about the Rappahannock River and the upcoming Riverfest celebration! Kelli sits down with Kylie Thomson, Curator of Collections at the Fredericksburg Area Museum, and Cat Carter, Director of Development at Friends of the Rappahannock, to talk about:
Friends of the Rappahannock’s 40th anniversary
Why the Rappahannock River was named one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers
What makes Riverfest so important (and how it supports restoration, advocacy, and education)
The exciting collaborations between FAM and FOR
Tune in for stories, celebration, and a look at how history and the environment connect in our community.
Learn more about Riverfest and FOR at riverfriends.org (riverfriends.org)
Learn more about FAM at famva.org
Music Credit: "City Beats Retold" by Stocktune, used with permission.
17 Jul 2025
Ep 03 Countdown to 250: FXBG & the American Revolution
In 2026, the United States will commemorate 250 years since the American Revolution and the founding of our nation. Here in Fredericksburg—a city deeply connected to that history—plans are already underway to mark the milestone through a community-wide initiative called FXBG250.
In this episode of Let’s Talk FAM, host Kelli Carneal is joined by President & CEO Sam McKelvey, Director of Programs & Interpretation Clarissa Sanders, and Curator of Collections Kylie Thomson to discuss how the Fredericksburg Area Museum is preparing for this historic anniversary. From new exhibitions that spotlight untold stories to inclusive programming and city-wide partnerships, you’ll hear how FAM is helping Fredericksburg connect the past to the present—and inviting the entire community to be part of it.
Music Credit: "City Beats Retold" by Stocktune, used with permission.
12 Jun 2025
Ep 02 Exhibits, Events, & Summer Fun—Oh My!
Kylie Thomson and Clarissa Sanders preview the Fredericksburg Area Museum's June exhibits, summer events, and community celebrations, offering listeners an inside look at upcoming programs in this interview episode.
13 May 2025
Ep 01 Living Legacies: A Conversation with Dr. Gaila Sims
In this episode of Let’s Talk FAM, we’re celebrating the grand opening of Living Legacies: African American History in the Fredericksburg Area, a powerful new exhibition opening May 30, 2025. Curated by Dr. Gaila Sims, this community-centered exhibition honors the past and present contributions of African American changemakers in our region through artifacts, photographs, and personal stories.Kelli sits down with Gaila to discuss the process behind curating the exhibition, what it means to preserve living legacies, and how working directly with local families helped shape this meaningful project. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how history comes alive through community, collaboration, and care.
9 May 2025
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Let’s Talk FAM is your behind-the-scenes look at the Fredericksburg Area Museum. Hosted by Kelli Carneal, FAM’s communications and development lead, each episode features real talk with the team and special guests about exhibits, events, and the stories that shape our community.
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